In a recent article for Grantmakers in Health, Rick Ybarra, senior program officer at the Hogg Foundation, explores how philanthropy can contribute to supporting and building a stronger, more robust, and durable nonprofit sector.   

Philanthropy has forever espoused the term “sustainability.” We ask in grant applications and in our conversations with grant partners: “What’s your sustainability plan?” and “How do you plan to sustain your program once the grant ends?” Read more…

Rick Ybarra
What Happens When You Call A Suicide Hotline

What Happens When You Call A Suicide Hotline

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day—a day highlighting the importance of getting educated about the warning signs of suicide, and your ability to help someone in distress. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):...

What Happens When You Call A Suicide Hotline

What Happens When You Call A Suicide Hotline

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day—a day highlighting the importance of getting educated about the warning signs of suicide, and your ability to help someone in distress. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):...

Colleen Horton

Colleen Horton

Colleen Horton joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health in 2010. As Director of Policy, she leads the mental health policy unit and manages policy-related grants and activities. She also provides information and technical assistance upon request to legislators,...

Staff

Staff

Executive Office Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., Executive Director A native Texan and licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Martinez is the fifth Executive Director to lead the foundation since its creation in 1940. He oversees the vision, mission, goals, strategic planning and...

Staff

Staff

Executive Office Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., Executive Director A native Texan and licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Martinez is the fifth Executive Director to lead the foundation since its creation in 1940. He oversees the vision, mission, goals, strategic planning and...